Bill115th CongressFiled Jun 22, 2017Armed Forces and National Security
S. 1414
SHIPS Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 22, 2017)
Securing the Homeland by Increasing our Power on the Seas Act or the SHIPS Act
This bill declares that it shall be the policy of the United States to have available, as soon as practicable, at least 355 battle force ships, comprised of the optimal mix of platforms, with funding subject to the annual authorization and appropriation of funds.
What just happenedJun 22, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS](R-MS)Sponsor
19 cosponsors6 D12 R1 I
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- Introduced in SenateJun 22, 2017
- Jun 22, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - Jun 22, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate